Sometimes you just have to throw logic out the window and go with your heart. Such was the case when I ordered this beautiful JM07. Perusing Int'l-Outdoor's site while holding this silver/thick torch, I've decided the gun metal grey version is better looking. I've quickly become burned out on silver, nevertheless; the "Stone White" JM07 Pro remains a very handsome devil. After experiencing a 26650 powered flashlight for the first time (E1320 edition MCU-C88) I've found I like the increased girth of a fatter light and I really like the longer run time of a 4000 mAh battery. I'm not sure the JM07 Pro Stone White is worth $60 but it is a superb flashlight with performance and quality to match its stand-out good looks. It must therefore be:

Foyapproved

Bottom line: The JM07 Pro is a superb flashlight. Anything an 18650 powered torch can do, a 26650 torch can do longer and the Shadow JM07 Pro is a potential watershed design. Its 10 deep-cut cooling fins could perhaps radiate a lot more heat than the well driven 2.45 amps the as-delivered driver pulls on high. It is a thoughtful design, is very well constructed and has the lumens one expects from a proper XM-L light. If you like the JM07 Pro (and who wouldn't) get the black one and save yourself $10. If production for the Stone White edition is indeed limited to 50 pieces (site shows 15 left as of 3-4-12) and if the JM07 Pro becomes the 26650 torch to own, demand for the silver version will hurl logic out the window, inducing unwarranted smugness among the privileged few.

<<3-15-12 update>>

Of the five lights I got from Int'l Outdoor, this JM07 Pro is turning out to be the thoroughbred of the bunch. Its ascending three mode UI, comfortable fat body and versatile all-purpose OP reflector, not to mention it is more than bright enough, makes me wish I had a less pretty one to knock around.

Not a single, functional hiccup and I like the new blue boot.

Shadow JM07 Pro Stone White Limited Edition

Sometimes you just have to throw logic out the window and go with your heart. Such was the case when I ordered this beautiful JM07. Perusing Int'l-Outdoor's site while holding this silver/thick torch, I've decided the gun metal grey version is better looking. I've quickly become burned out on silver, nevertheless; the "Stone White" JM07 Pro remains a very handsome devil. After experiencing a 26650 powered flashlight for the first time (E1320 edition MCU-C88) I've found I like the increased girth of a fatter light and I really like the longer run time of a 4000 mAh battery. I'm not sure the JM07 Pro Stone White is worth $60 but it is a superb flashlight with performance and quality to match its stand-out good looks. It must therefore be:

Foyapproved

Bottom line: The JM07 Pro is a superb flashlight. Anything an 18650 powered torch can do, a 26650 torch can do longer and the Shadow JM07 Pro is a potential watershed design. Its 10 deep-cut cooling fins could perhaps radiate a lot more heat than the well driven 2.45 amps the as-delivered driver pulls on high. It is a thoughtful design, is very well constructed and has the lumens one expects from a proper XM-L light. If you like the JM07 Pro (and who wouldn't) get the black one and save yourself $10. If production for the Stone White edition is indeed limited to 50 pieces (site shows 15 left as of 3-4-12) and if the JM07 Pro becomes the 26650 torch to own, demand for the silver version will hurl logic out the window, inducing unwarranted smugness among the privileged few.

<<3-15-12 update>>

Of the five lights I got from Int'l Outdoor, this JM07 Pro is turning out to be the thoroughbred of the bunch. Its ascending three mode UI, comfortable fat body and versatile all-purpose OP reflector, not to mention it is more than bright enough, makes me wish I had a less pretty one to knock around.

I am totally in love with this form factor. The JM07 is perfect for large hands and my only ergonomic complaint would be the knurling. I don't mind low, less aggressive cuts if the blocks are larger and/or far enough apart to do some good. Holding the JM07; the thumb naturally finds one of the six valleys cut vertically in the cooling fins (there are 10) while the forefinger wraps comfortably underneath. Held like this, the flashlight is just long enough to fit my large hand perfectly . . . .

. . . . nobody will mistake the JM07 Pro for a cheap flashlight. In use, it looks and feels expensive. To my eyes, the JM07 looked, at first, a little unbalanced. The larger diameter head/cooling fins are 67mm of its 147mm total length. It doesn't take long however, to discover that this torch is not head-heavy but it does feel appropriately substantial.

I think the recessed tail cap switch with an extra "corral" around the boot looks awesome. Machine quality is great.

If there were a disappointment, it would have to be the "matte" finish. I was hoping for something a bit smoother but the anodization on this JM07 Pro is top notch and lathe work is superb with no nicks or burrs.

From any angle, The JM07 Pro is a handsome flashlight. I've carried it with me during the past 24 hours and it never fails to elicit a response from all who see it. It has been a rock solid performer too. Many of you will like the low-to-high mode arrangement but Foy prefers high-to-low. Not a deal killer but I also don't like the longish mode retention time. If you turn the JM07 Pro off too quickly after mode selection, it will come on in the next mode.

The emitter is perfectly centered and the OP reflector appears slightly more smooth, the deeper it gets. Wide openings cut into head make the JM07 great for night stand duty.

Perhaps a little overkill with this tail cap switch design but I like it nonetheless . . . .

It has been suggested that perhaps a longer battery might work better with the spring cap removed . . . .

. . . . King Kong 26650 on the left and a Panasonic 18650 on the right, inside the provided battery sleeve. The sleeve fits loose in the tube but with the tail cap tight, there is no rattle.

Also note; batteries with thicker wrap are a snug fit inside the sleeve. I had one layer of tape wrapped around this battery and it would not fit. The sleeve makes the JM07 Pro that much more versatile.

The included accessories with the JM07 Pro is pretty awesome. You get a complete extra switch, o-rings, an extra boot, battery sleeve and a lens shrink-wrapped in plastic. Not pictured is the King Kong 26650 battery that comes with this kit.

All beam shots were all taken with a 1/4 second shutter speed @ f2.8.

This is my grey L2P with a 3-mode Manafont/UltraFire XM-L drop-in.

Shadow JM07 Pro with a King Kong 26650.

Shadow JM07 Pro with a Panasonic 18650. The JM07 is well regulated and pulls exactly the same amps with both batteries.

I installed the included black boot because Foy has moved past the ostentation of GITD.

This is a very nice flashlight, guys. If I had it to do over again I would get the gun metal if I could, or black. I think silver is less than ideal for such a masculine torch but overall, this is a top quality product that is more than just a little bright and it actually has some throw too.

Its good to see that there are two holes drilled in the tailcap so if you use a lanyard it will not interfere with tailstanding. Have you had a chance to compare it for throw with your renowned 980L. JM05 still to come?

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djozz quotes, "it came with chinese lettering that is chinese to me".

"My man mousehole needs one too"

old4570 said "I'm not an expert , so don't suffer from any such technical restrictions".

I think it is a screw-in pill so, the wife's pointed tweezers should work. As for heat, this light doesn't generate a lot. It gets pretty warm after a while but this may be one instance where the fins do more than just look good.

Love this light. Only it could be brigther, it is not even driven at 3A, orange peel makes it rather a flooder than a thrower. Great host for 3x xml conversion with ledil cute optics, made it for my own needs and it is my favorite pocket light since then

Foy, can you please post some more pics of this flashlight near other flashlight of similar size? Perhaps near a DRY and UF-980L and whatever else you deem comparable. I'd like to see some comparison of this "white" color. If you have some clear silver polished to put in the group shot, that'd be great too.

These are the best I can do in the 7:00 pm available Las Vegas light . . .

I included my naked 980L because it is about as natural, polished aluminum as you can get. An older silver L2 on the other side and my Dry for size comparison. Not sure if the JM07 would polish up this good . . . and I don't think I want it to be that shiny, anyway.

Actually, Foy is burned out on silver. I came real close to accepting a trade offer from another member for his gun metal JM07. My instincts tell me to hang on to it however, and I fell in love again after the blue boot booty change.

Is that L2 ano silver or polished? I'm between the "white" and gun metal, not sure If i'll pull the trigger yet, but my paypal finger is twitching between the two....

I hope I'm not pushing it too far, but... do you have any other gun metal flashlights to compare? If you don't feel like going out again, any room shot would do, or even tomorrow... No hurry. I probably need to sleep on it anyway.

It seems that some time after their order of "whites" was produced, their manufacturer decided to offer the white version on the Chinese market. It would seem we can expect more silver/white copies soon.